Child Arrangements
Direct Access for Child Arrangements: Why Families Are Choosing Barristers Directly
Child arrangements cases are among the most emotionally demanding legal proceedings anyone faces. They are also, when managed through a solicitor, among the most expensive. The ...
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Direct Access
How Direct Access Barristers Help Landlords Save on Legal Costs
Landlords dealing with rent arrears, possession proceedings, and tenant disputes are some of the most frequent users of ...
Family Law
What Is a CAFCASS Safeguarding Check and What Does It Cover?
Before the first hearing in most child arrangements proceedings, CAFCASS carries out an initial safeguarding enquiry. ...
Employment Law
What Is Constructive Dismissal and Do You Have a Claim?
Constructive dismissal is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of employment law. Many people believe that if ...
Direct Access
Direct Access Barristers for Landlord and Tenant Disputes: A Practical Guide
Landlord and tenant disputes are one of the areas of law most frequently handled through the Direct Access scheme. The ...
Wills and Probate
What Is a Grant of Probate and When Do You Need One?
A grant of probate is a legal document issued by the Probate Registry that gives the executor of a will the authority ...
Property Law
What Is a Service Charge Dispute and How Do Leaseholders Challenge One?
Service charges are amounts paid by leaseholders to their landlord or management company toward the cost of ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.